Road Alerts
We'll post any information about temporary road closures or other alerts related to roads in this section.
Current road alerts:
[AWARENESS] Beach Drive open for Driving Day on April 27, 2025
On April 27, 11 am – 4 pm, the entire length of Beach Drive in Rock Creek Park will be open for a scenic driving day for visitors who prefer to enjoy the park from their cars. Those who frequently bike or hike in these areas should plan accordingly.
[NEW] Temporary closure of a section of Beach Drive on April 26
On Saturday, April 26 from 6:30 am to 2:30 pm, Beach Drive will be closed between Rock Creek Parkway and Porter Street / Klingle Road for hazard tree removal. To ensure visitor and staff safety, this portion of the road will be closed to all vehicles, including bicycles. The multi-use trail will remain open.
[ONGOING] Temporary lane closure on Grant Road NW
Beginning April 1, there will be single lane closures on the bridge where Grant Road NW crosses Broad Branch to allow for repair work to the parapet walls of the bridge.
[ONGOING] Temporary lane closures on Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway between K Street and Pennsylvania Avenue
From March 17 to August 12, 2025, there will be single lane closures on the Rock Creek and Potomac Parkway bridge between K Street NW and Pennsylvania Avenue NW for bridge rehabilitation work. A Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) contractor will implement closures on either northbound or southbound lanes as needed to facilitate the work.
[ONGOING] Closure on Joyce Road NW for bridge replacement
Beginning December 2, 2024, Rock Creek Park and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will close Joyce Road NW from the entrance of Rock Creek Park Golf Course to Missouri Avenue NW while the bridge over Luzon Branch is replaced. The FHWA contractor will put detours in place to divert traffic to nearby park and city roadways. The closure is expected to be in place through June 2025.
